Adam Smith, Economic Freedom, and Why History Keeps Repeating Itself
Economist and FreedomFest founder Mark Skousen discusses his book The Making of Modern Economics, history's warning signs, his predictions on gold and infrastructure vulnerabilities, plus which career paths still offer opportunity in today's economy.
The Forgotten Inventors Who Shaped Modern Life
Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, shares the stories of overlooked American innovators and makes the case for why entrepreneurship flourishes in freer, less regulated environments.
Conspiracy: Why Smart People Believe Irrational Things
Founding publisher of Skeptic magazine Michael Shermer explores what separates legitimate conspiracies from baseless ones and how to tell them apart.
The Forgotten Father of Abolitionism: John Rankin’s Underground Railroad
A conversation with author Caleb Franz about his book The Conductor, a biography of John Rankin and his role as a driving force behind the abolitionist movement.
Stoicism versus Objectivism: Finding Your Anchor in an Uncertain World
Explore how Stoicism and Objectivism align and clash on reason, control, and the individual versus the collective.
Book Banning and Censorship (3011)
As school leaders pull more books off library shelves and curriculum lists amid a fraught culture war, we explore the impact, legal landscape, and history of book censorship in schools.
Brands in Crisis (5006)
Join hosts Vince Poscente and expert guests Laura Culp and Bruce Turkel for a discussion on Brands in Crisis.
The Self-Help Industry: $12 Billion and Growing (5011)
Join hosts Vince Poscente, CPAE, and Jim Cathcart, CPAE, for The Self-Help Industry: $12 Billion and Growing.
The University of Austin: The Fearless Pursuit of Truth (4021)
Join us to learn more about the University of Austin and how it teaches.
Back to the Office: Entitlement vs. Productivity (4022)
As companies try to figure out “the new normal,” we ask: how does remote work impact productivity? And how should companies manage these shifts?